amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Admin insists kids sneeze on hands, not sleeves!

    amoLucia replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    Doesn't CDC guidelines out-trump

  2. CEU

    amoLucia replied to sashaq's topic in General Nursing

    There's another CURRENT post from an LVN who is actually being audited by her BON for CEU proof. Thy DO randomly select nurses for audit. She prob was just one of the ones to be audited (like being...

  3. Yacker Tracker in the NICU ???

    amoLucia replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    MunoRN - I just can't heap enough kudos on you! My workplaces have been

  4. transition from hospice to LTC

    amoLucia replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Am just catching this post a couple days late. To OP - just know that LTC is more highly regulated than the other healthcare fields. It will seem like EVERYTHING in LTC has a regulation to regulate...

  5. work VS retirement

    amoLucia replied to middleagednurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm thinking there might be a degree of SITUATIONAL DEPRESSION present. Retirement may not be all it's cracked up to be for some folk. To go from everyday 'with some purpose' to wake up and be...

  6. Panic attacks following never event.

    amoLucia replied to Iamgroot29's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes to OP for recovery. The Wikipedia article was an excellent read. TY for the

  7. Nursing Student does not like PCT job

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The original post is over a year old and second-hand through Nurse Beth. But I think the point brought up by PP Crikit has been UNDER-addressed. It seems the original letter writer didn't like doing...

  8. Excited!

    amoLucia replied to TravelRNdreaming's topic in General Nursing

    If you're happy, I'm happy for

  9. I'm taking a health science class and I need help!

    amoLucia replied to LinaC23's topic in General Nursing

    Homework! Tell us what you've learned about the differences and we can help you clear out the fuzzies. We don't mind helping out, but let us know that you're going in the right

  10. a day for reflection

    amoLucia replied to poppycat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    (((HUGS))) to OP and all the

  11. Should I pursue my dream?

    amoLucia replied to mwilburn's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! You're still a young'un by many standards! Start getting your transfer credits (if still valid) evaluated as you'll need to complete prerequisites. Lots of folk here have worked, done...

  12. IS there a UNION for CNA/PCT's? (future LPN)

    amoLucia replied to Lovemed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CNAs are very freq unionized. If I recall all my past LTC positions, the CNAs were all union, except for 1 Catholic facility. (Religion-based facilities seem NOT to unionize as much as the more...

  13. CPR Instructors

    amoLucia replied to Jdefelice's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Any chance that that woman may no longer be employed/associated with her organization anymore??? Maybe nobody is answering her mail anymore. Just a thought

  14. Gift for a pt

    amoLucia replied to mountainjc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Esme is correct to say that nsg was different 'way back then'. Nurses were just 'more people' oriented. For our pts and our peers. Seemed like we all just got along better. None of the excessive...

  15. Gift for a pt

    amoLucia replied to mountainjc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To Longleggedstar - my points too. Incl

  16. Starting Nursing career in a new state

    amoLucia replied to Future RN S.B.'s topic in Nursing Career

    Remember you still have some time ahead of you! Circumstances today may not be reflective of what the nsg field may offer you when you're ready. To assist your search, maybe start researching...

  17. Newer unemployed nurse wanting NICU job

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Think also about location. Lots of newbies seem to always quote the 'commute' as a deciding factor in their job searches. Limiting yourself to a wonderful 'short drive' only inhibits your prospects. I...

  18. Can I be a DON with no nursing home experience?

    amoLucia replied to femaleRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Another thing to consider is how stable the other dept head staff is. I've found that when a facility needs a Soc Worker, Dietary Manager, Housekeeping/Laundry Mgr, Maint, etc that's usually an...

  19. Gift for a pt

    amoLucia replied to mountainjc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To sallyrnrrt - thank you for re-affirming that just sometimes, just once in a little eon of time, there's just some little ember that's needs 'fresh air' to re-ignite. Like I said, the times I've...

  20. Can I be a DON with no nursing home experience?

    amoLucia replied to femaleRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm always curious why the last DON left. If there was a 'bad survey', you'd be walking into a holy he!!. Of course, there are places that only need a temporary warm body to become the sacrificial...

  21. Gift for a pt

    amoLucia replied to mountainjc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Like what kind of gift are you talking? A single bloom poinsettia? I think I'd do that. But that's ME! Maybe I'm missing something, but I think I prob 'crossed that imaginary line' many times during...

  22. Is nursing a good fit for me?

    amoLucia replied to undecidednewbie's topic in Nursing Career

    Registered dietician or nutritionist? Social work might be an option but it's a hard, demanding and at times, soul-sucking profession. Am unsure about career options and salary. The problem with...

  23. Tuition Reimbursement How-To

    amoLucia replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Nursing

    Some places will reimburse only after a course/courses are taken. That cuts down on the chance that you'll try to take them for a 'free ride'. It is necessary that you read all the fine print in any...

  24. BLS recertification trouble.

    amoLucia replied to Allonsymckenzie's topic in General Students

    Have you checked with your local fire/rescue squads? I've known some of the members to have taught CPR as a side line for some extra income. Maybe they can help

  25. Help! I've hurt my back....now what?

    amoLucia replied to localgirl85's topic in General Nursing

    To crazin01 - I need to differ with your suggestion re LTACH/NH/rehab as being LESS physically demanding for nurses, esp like OP. Like NO WAY! In our fields, we DO have lots of paperwork &...